As another *sort of* Holiday is here, let's skip looking at the Film Series and look at the TV one.
Going for 3 Seasons, it had nothing to do with the Films at all- save for one crossover bit of Casting.
If you don't know, the basic premise of the Show was our Heroes tracking down and re-collecting evil artifacts let loose on the World. Let's look at some of the craziest...
10. Doctor...Death: Hey, this one ties into my last Review!
In one Episode, a magic scalpel can heal anyone who is injured...if you kill for it. Why?
It *allegedly* belonged to Jack the Ripper!
Silly Show- his only power was Time Travel!
9. Two 'Waxwork's for the Price of One!: As a fan of both titular Films, it's interesting to see aspects of both Films show up here.
In one Episode, a magic handkerchief can bring wax figures to life. In another, you can time travel through a magic painting.
Considering how weird this is going to get, it's still not that strange...
8. The Color of Murder!: This sure would spice up Pool Championships on ESPN 8 (The Ocho)!
In another Episode, a magical pool cue grants its wielder unnatural ability. Naturally, you have to kill with it.
I don't even want to know what expert Fencers use!
7. Christine 2- The Quickening: Don't lose your keys!
One lucky fella gets some magical, blank car keys that allow you to upgrade your car...assuming that you kill someone with it first.
Yeah, the killing thing is common here. I'm pretty sure that Season 4 would have had a Chess Set that required you to kill someone with a Rook!
6. Biff Gets Extreme!: In this economy, it almost might be worth it.
One man gets a magic ring- from the 1919 World Series- that gives you sports scores...if you kill someone, of course. Naturally!
5. Writers Write and Killers Kill: A two-for-one special!
In one episode, an evil quill pen will kill people written about. A Death Note precursor?
In another episode, a typewriter can allow someone to be controlled to commit crimes in a 'true crime' story.
4. Banzai!: It brings a whole new meaning to 'Turning Japanese.'
This one is wonky enough that I may *really* need to cover it separately in...damn, November. A cursed Kamikaze Pilot Jacket can make you turn invisible (if you kill someone).
Sure- why not?!?
3. Mulch Money: Is this device really evil?
In an especially-odd premise, a cursed device is presented that appears to be a simple mulcher. Its magic, however, turns people into money!
Again- sure, why not?!?
2. Sic Semper Logica!: It sure ain't a fun night at the Theater.
This cursed item is a make-up kit owned by John Wilkes Booth. It can make one's face return to beauty, but only if, you guessed it, you kill someone.
Fun Fact: Booth's Brother Edwin was also a big Actor. In case you thought you had the worst Brother ever...
1. Mein Puppe: I nearly did this as a solo one, but this List seemed like more fun (and is easier).
So this one involves a Ventriloquist's Dummy, Billy Drago, an evil curse and a boutonniere that belonged to Adolf Hitler. Need I say more?
That's just the tip of the iceberg, mind you, as the Show has many more Episodes. By the time we reach the next one, see how many you can catch!
Going for 3 Seasons, it had nothing to do with the Films at all- save for one crossover bit of Casting.
If you don't know, the basic premise of the Show was our Heroes tracking down and re-collecting evil artifacts let loose on the World. Let's look at some of the craziest...
In one Episode, a magic scalpel can heal anyone who is injured...if you kill for it. Why?
It *allegedly* belonged to Jack the Ripper!
Silly Show- his only power was Time Travel!
9. Two 'Waxwork's for the Price of One!: As a fan of both titular Films, it's interesting to see aspects of both Films show up here.
In one Episode, a magic handkerchief can bring wax figures to life. In another, you can time travel through a magic painting.
Considering how weird this is going to get, it's still not that strange...
8. The Color of Murder!: This sure would spice up Pool Championships on ESPN 8 (The Ocho)!
In another Episode, a magical pool cue grants its wielder unnatural ability. Naturally, you have to kill with it.
I don't even want to know what expert Fencers use!
7. Christine 2- The Quickening: Don't lose your keys!
One lucky fella gets some magical, blank car keys that allow you to upgrade your car...assuming that you kill someone with it first.
Yeah, the killing thing is common here. I'm pretty sure that Season 4 would have had a Chess Set that required you to kill someone with a Rook!
6. Biff Gets Extreme!: In this economy, it almost might be worth it.
One man gets a magic ring- from the 1919 World Series- that gives you sports scores...if you kill someone, of course. Naturally!
5. Writers Write and Killers Kill: A two-for-one special!
In one episode, an evil quill pen will kill people written about. A Death Note precursor?
In another episode, a typewriter can allow someone to be controlled to commit crimes in a 'true crime' story.
4. Banzai!: It brings a whole new meaning to 'Turning Japanese.'
This one is wonky enough that I may *really* need to cover it separately in...damn, November. A cursed Kamikaze Pilot Jacket can make you turn invisible (if you kill someone).
Sure- why not?!?
3. Mulch Money: Is this device really evil?
In an especially-odd premise, a cursed device is presented that appears to be a simple mulcher. Its magic, however, turns people into money!
Again- sure, why not?!?
2. Sic Semper Logica!: It sure ain't a fun night at the Theater.
This cursed item is a make-up kit owned by John Wilkes Booth. It can make one's face return to beauty, but only if, you guessed it, you kill someone.
Fun Fact: Booth's Brother Edwin was also a big Actor. In case you thought you had the worst Brother ever...
1. Mein Puppe: I nearly did this as a solo one, but this List seemed like more fun (and is easier).
So this one involves a Ventriloquist's Dummy, Billy Drago, an evil curse and a boutonniere that belonged to Adolf Hitler. Need I say more?
That's just the tip of the iceberg, mind you, as the Show has many more Episodes. By the time we reach the next one, see how many you can catch!
I dig this show. It's so oddly fun and funny. The money mulcher is fantastic. "I recommend a mixed portfolio" hahahaha!
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